Job Description
At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by improving infrastructure and communities worldwide.
We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our Water team across our North and Midlands offices – Birmingham, Chesterfield, Leeds, and Manchester – while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model.
What you’ll do
Process Design
Undertake the design and review of process elements in wastewater and water infrastructure/treatment projects, including site surveys, hydraulic assessments and calculations, existing process capacity assessments, PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, headloss calculations, pumping system analysis, and the preparation of documents such as Hazardous Area Classification and Layer of Protection Analysis.
Participate in safety reviews, including HAZOP and HAZID assessments, and prepare technical specifications and reports.
- Engage in all design stages – Feasibility, Outline, Detail, and Construction Design – ensuring compliance with National and International Design Standards.
Work closely with other discipline teams locally and nationwide to deliver high‑quality technical solutions.
Communicate effectively with clients and collaborators throughout the design and planning phases.
Delegate tasks, direct and oversee the work of others and act as a technical mentor to more junior staff.
Bid Support
- Assist in the preparation and management of bids and proposals, interfacing with clients to understand their needs and expectations.
Project Delivery
Ensure the delivery of quality designs within agreed budgets and timelines for a range of AECOM clients, including Severn Trent Water, Yorkshire Water, Wessex Water, South West Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, and Irish Water.
Produce and review client deliverables—calculations, drawings, and technical reports—to relevant standards and procedures. Use AECOM’s digital tools such as BIM, ProjectWise, intelligent P&ID, and the in‑house pumping station generator to streamline activities.
Enjoy the Perks
Core and personalised benefits, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days, designed to support your well‑being and career development.
Qualifications
- Proven experience designing water and wastewater engineering deliverables with multidisciplinary knowledge, ideally including treatment schemes.
- BEng or MEng in a related engineering field with experience in water and wastewater treatment.
- Chartered or near‑Chartered member of a relevant professional institution.
- Experience working at a senior engineer level within a consultancy in the water sector.
- Experience managing projects, delegating tasks, and providing technical mentoring.
Additional Information
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About AECOM
Freedom to grow in a world of opportunity – hybrid work options and a flexible environment that encourages innovation and a safe workplace for all.
Senior Process Engineer, Water in Ledston employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to deliver a better world while enjoying the benefits of working with a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
